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'If you have one of the latest Android devices and it connects to a tower that's enabled with 5G Evolution, you'll soon see a '5G E' indicator pop up on your screen.

'Initially we'll roll this out on a handful of devices, with more devices showing the indicator in spring 2019.'

'5G Evolution technologies enables a peak theoretical wireless speed of 400Mbps for capable devices, or an average around 40Mbps based on real-world experiences,' AT&T said.

FierceWireless guesses that 'potentially millions' of people could see the new logo, with AT&T's 5G Evolution network available in over 400 markets by the end of 2018

T-Mobile has hit out at the firm, accusing it of 'duping customers' with the move.

'AT&T is so worried about how limited their 5G footprint will be that they've renamed their existing LTE network '5G Evolution' said the firm's Neville Ray.

'I've heard they even have plans to show a 5G network indicator for LTE on consumers' devices to hide the fact that actual 5G will be scarce, duping customers into thinking they're getting something they're not.'

WHAT WILL 5G LET YOU DO?

Advances in mobile data networks in the next decade could bring a number of benefits, according to the White House.

Mobile phones and tablets could download full length HD movies in less than 5 seconds, 100 times faster than 4G (six minutes) and 25,000 times faster than 3G (26 hours).

Emergency response crews and hospital based doctors could get live, real-time video and sensor data from police vehicles, ambulances, and drones, along with patient vitals and medical records—all before the patient arrives at the hospital door.

Semi- or fully-autonomous vehicles could communicate with the outside world and with each other to improve travel efficiency and safety.

Factories could be equipped with always-connected smart manufacturing equipment that self-diagnose and repair themselves before they break.

Gigabit-speed wireless broadband could become available in businesses, public transportation stations, stadiums, campuses, schools, malls, parks, and other public spaces.